Massa’s odd superstition

As reported on homeofsport Spain’s Marca newspaper revealed that the 25-year-old Brazilian credits not changing his underpants for three days for aiding his home win at Interlagos earlier this month. “If my weekend begins well,” Massa confessed, “I use the same underpants on Saturday. If that is also a good day, I wear them on [...]

Interlagos

10 .. 8 .. 7 .. 6 .. 19 .. 18 .. 17 .. 16 .. 10 .. 9 .. 7 .. 6 .. 5 .. 4 Where it as lead-from-start-to-finish race for Felipe Massa and cool and calm driving from Fernando Alonso, it was not the same from Michael Schumacher. What we saw of [...]

Alonso: Constructors’ championship less important

As reported on F1Racing.net “For me the important thing is the Drivers’ championship, not only for me, for everybody,” Alonso said in Interlagos, Brazil. “We see all the publicity on the motorways, everywhere from China onwards. I think we only see Michael’s and Alonso’s face on the pictures. You don’t see the logo of Ferrari [...]

Schu plays down reports of F1 return

As reported on homeofsport “I would not have made the decision that I made if I had not thought about it properly,” the retiring Ferrari driver told journalists in Sao Paulo. “I do not think that I would be able to find enough energy to come back at this level. (F1) requires a lot of [...]

Schu still does not believe in eighth title

As reported on homeofsport I am not thinking about the driver title,” the 37-year-old Ferrari driver told reporters at Interlagos, “but for us we hope we can do it in the constructors’ championship.” Schumacher said: “If I could win that title with Ferrari in my last race, that would be a beautiful conclusion to my [...]

Renault confirm ‘safe’ engine for Alonso

As reported on homeofsport Renault boss Flavio Briatore confirmed this week that Fernando Alonso’s car will not be fitted in Brazil with the team’s latest specification of V8 engine. The French squad announced on Monday that the championship leader’s teammate, Giancarlo Fisichella, is to enjoy the new ‘e-spec’ engine, which is rumored to boast a [...]

McLaren scupper Hamilton debut

As reported on homeofsport Lewis Hamilton will not make his Formula One debut at the season ending Brazilian grand prix after McLaren confirmed on Friday that Pedro de la Rosa is to retain the seat. “I am looking forward to getting back on track and working with the team to finish the year on a [...]

McLaren hint at Hamilton bow

As reported on M&C Sport Lewis Hamilton, the highly-rated young British driver, could be set to make his competitive bow in Formula One after his McLaren team revealed they were considering handing him a race seat for the season’s final grand prix in Brazil. “Whether anything comes out of that to change our current thinking [...]

Renault plan ultra-reliable V8 for Brazil

As reported on homeofsport The Spanish press quoted both the 25-year-old racer and engine boss Denis Chevrier as confirming that much attention this week will be put into ensuring that Alonso wins the title by not retiring at the 2006 championship finale. Chevrier admitted: “It is obvious that our technical approach will not be the [...]

Don’t give up, Renault tell Schumacher

As reported on Reuters “Of course it’s difficult for him, but I hope he doesn’t give up,” said Pat Symonds, “I see us as statistical favourites but this has been a hell of a season, everything is so close. I feel good about our prospects but I want Michael fighting (against) us.” “You’ve got to [...]